Junior PHP Developer

Salary: £24,000

Application Deadline: Monday, December 7, 2026

Junior PHP Developer

Salary: £24,000 per annum

Location: Fully Remote (UK-based)

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Reporting to: Lead Developer / Engineering Manager

About the Role

At Wenup and Lawdable (part of The Blackfinch Group), we're transforming how consumers and advisers access legal services through innovative technology, automation and AI-powered solutions.

We are seeking a motivated Junior PHP Developer to join our growing technology team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career developer looking to build their skills within a fast-paced legal technology business. You will work closely with experienced developers, product specialists and stakeholders to develop, maintain and enhance our digital platforms.

You will contribute to customer-facing applications, internal systems and integrations that support legal document automation, case management and client experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain applications using PHP and associated frameworks.
• Support the ongoing development of customer-facing web applications and internal platforms.
• Work with senior developers to implement new product features and enhancements.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software defects and performance issues.
• Participate in code reviews and adopt development best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code.
• Support API integrations with third-party platforms and services.
• Contribute to technical documentation and development standards.
• Collaborate with Product, Operations and Legal teams to understand business requirements.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives.
• Assist with software testing and deployment activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Up to 4 years commercial experience.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
• Understanding of Git version control.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable

• Experience with Laravel or Symfony.
• Exposure to RESTful API development and integrations.
• Understanding of MVC architecture.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerisation.
• Experience working within Agile development environments.
• Understanding of software security principles and secure coding practices.
• Exposure to AI-enabled applications and automation technologies.

Behaviours and Attributes

We're looking for someone who:

• Is curious and eager to learn.
• Takes ownership of their work and development.
• Demonstrates a collaborative approach to problem-solving.
• Is passionate about technology and innovation.
• Enjoys working in a dynamic and evolving business environment.
• Maintains high standards of quality and professionalism.

What You'll Gain

• Exposure to modern legal technology and AI-driven products.
• Mentoring from experienced software engineers.
• Opportunity to work on products used by consumers, advisers and legal professionals.
• Structured career development with opportunities to progress into a Software Developer role.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Access to ongoing technical training and professional development.

Typical Technology Stack

• PHP 8+
• Laravel
• MySQL
• REST APIs
• JavaScript
• HTML/CSS
• Git/GitHub
• Docker
• AWS
• Azure DevOps

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early, should we receive sufficient applications.

Blackfinch is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available upon request.